Leana Nordstrom is an expert in communications, event management, product management, and fostering peer-to-peer professional learning at EDC. She leads the design of publications, infographics, videos, websites, and events that advance efforts to improve the quality of education, with a special focus on STEM education and early learning. Nordstrom heads up communications and network-building for EDC’s Oceans of Data Institute, First 10, and CADRE (Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education), creating content and managing social media, newsletters, and websites. Nordstrom facilitates a community of practice comprising 80+ members from two- and four-year colleges working to build industry-aligned data programs. She has also managed event planning for multiple projects at EDC, including regional and global events for the Amgen Biotech Experience Program Office.